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The Apica Composition Style Notebook is a Winner
The Apica Composition Style Notebook is a Winner

I was finally able to purchase and try Apica paper, in a composition style notebook.  I really enjoyed this paper, and this format of notebook and found that the paper is smooth and easy to work with.

Using the Col-O-Ring Ink Testing Book for fountain pen swatches
Using the Col-O-Ring Ink Testing Book for fountain pen swatches

The Col-O-Ring ink testing book is a great resource for making and comparing fountain pen ink swatches.  Read how I made the swatches for my ink supply in my review.

PenBBS - a review of a beautiful and inexpensive acrylic fountain pen
PenBBS - a review of a beautiful and inexpensive acrylic fountain pen

The Penbbs #266 is a gorgeous acrylic fountain pen from an unknown to me Chinese fountain pen manufacturer.  While expensive for a Chinese pen, the beautiful acrylic and good nib make this a very nice addition to my collection.  Read more in my review.

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While a #bic #pen will never willingly enter my home, the #geeky pen #tshirt from #uniqlo is cool enough for me to wear.
Pen club tonight. Nothing new to see here! #fountainpens #ink #pens #vancouverpenclub
Even at a concert I can find #stationery #supplies. #notebook at #jeanmicheljarre #vancouver #kaweco #alsport #fountainpen for company.
Just finished this quirky book. I get that some of the content is tongue in cheek, but I am not sure if some of the content is meant to be serious?? #pencilsharpening #pencil
Today should be a great day. A concert that I have waited over 40 years to see in person is happening. Jean Michel Jarre in #Vancouver tonight! Pen is a #Lamy #studio filled with #Montblanc #midnightblue. #jeanmicheljarre #electronica
Which stapler do you rely on? I have a vintage #bostitch #b12 that I inherited some 30 years ago. It is still the best #stapler that I have ever used, despite being battered and bruised. It may not be sexy like a #fountainpen or #pencil but is a critical part of any #stationery kit.
A simple dollar store pencil. Yet it means so much - my daughter, who is deathly afraid of needles, had to have a filling st the dentist and got to choose a gift. She picked this pencil as a gift for me. You have to love that kind of frozen mouth caring! #pencil #pencils #daughterlove
A trip to #michaels for the organizational shelf that is popular at the moment. It looked smaller than I expected in real life but holds a ton of small stuff. Nice to consolidate some of my on #desk #pencils and reduce the number of freestanding #cups. Cool #ikea style design that went together quickly. #stationery #fieldnotes
It’s #fridaythe13th when your new pen shows up in the mail but both cartridges have blown out during transit. Never seen the end of a cartridge missing before. This is after I transferred most of the ink to my hands and washed the very messy pen! #fountainpen #penaddict #massdrop #fabercastel #loom #ink #messy
Playing with a new #Lamy #studio #fountainpen in #imperialblue today. This #EF nib is really a fine writing #nib. Really enjoying this pen filled with #Montblanc #midnightblue